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COPING ARRANGEMENT OF SPOUSES WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN FAMILY CONFLICTS
N Harutyunyan1, E Sargsyan1, L Stepanyan1
1Yerevan State University, Chair of the General Phychology, Armenia.
Georgian Medical News
|August 1, 2024
Summary
High emotional intelligence (EI) in spouses enhances their ability to manage family difficulties and conflict. This leads to greater personal satisfaction, promoting overall family health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Science
- Family Studies
- Emotional Intelligence Research
Background:
- The family is a foundational social institution crucial for state stability.
- Family problems are a key area of psychological research focused on well-being.
- Understanding coping mechanisms in marital conflict is essential for family health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess spouses' coping abilities in family difficulties and conflict situations.
- To investigate the link between emotional intelligence and marital satisfaction.
- To establish emotional intelligence as a predictor of family health.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of spouses' coping strategies in challenging family circumstances.
- Correlation study examining emotional intelligence (EI) levels and problem-solving orientation.
- Assessment of the relationship between EI, coping mechanisms, and reported life satisfaction.
Main Results:
- Higher emotional intelligence (EI) positively correlates with rational coping and problem-solving in conflicts.
- Effective emotion recognition, understanding, and management facilitate better situational control.
- Individuals with higher EI report greater satisfaction with their family life.
Conclusions:
- Emotional intelligence is a significant factor in navigating family challenges.
- Enhanced EI contributes to a healthier psychological atmosphere within the family.
- Developing emotional intelligence can improve marital satisfaction and family well-being.
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